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Senior Resident Adviser

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Senior Resident Adviser Position Description 2015-2016

The Senior Resident Adviser (SRA) is a paraprofessional staff member within Residential Life who is responsible for building a strong sense of community in the residence halls through mentorship of RAs, advising of the Hall Councils, and programming. The SRA position requires at least one year of RA experience at Columbia. The SRA reports directly to the Residence Hall Director/ Graduate Hall Director.

Community Development

Individually responsible for developing community among residents of assigned floor.

Contribute to programming efforts that occur throughout the larger building or area community as well as campus community

Facilitate on-going community standards conversations within the community throughout the academic year;

Promote inclusive environments conducive to the overall wellness needs of the residents

Attend all hall council-related trainings, including the annual Leadership Retreat, and participate in the ongoing training and development of Hall Council members as set forth by the Leadership and Recognition committee

Mentoring and Staff Support

Serve as a Peer Advisor to new staff

Mentor and support Resident Advisors both individually and as a group by offering insight to community issues as well as sharing experiences

Meet regularly with new staff members to ensure they being incorporated into the team

Serve as a liaison between the student staff and partner offices

Initiate individual conversations with RAs in an effort to form strong relationships amongst the staff. Implement programs and activities to meet Residential Programs Learning Goals

Submit program paperwork (planner, evaluation, receipts) within the established timeline provided by your GHD

Attend and be active in building, area, and university functions

Serve as a coordinator, motivator, and resource person in encouraging residents to take ownership of their community

Advising and Resource Referral

Recognize the limitations of your role, understand campus resources, and work with your supervisor to refer students to appropriate university resources

Know your residents. Be aware of their personal, social, and academic concerns

New Staff Recruitment – Friday, December 4, 2015 and Saturday, January 23, 2016

Spring Orientation – April 24, 2016

Bacchanal - Pending – Spring 2016

Move-Out (Non-Seniors) – Saturday, May 21, 2016

Senior Move-Out - Thursday, May 26, 2016

Student Staff Move-Out – Friday, May 27, 2016

Compensation

A residence hall room within one of the undergraduate residence halls or brownstones

$850 annual stipend – stipend is received in 2 installment payments over the course of the academic year

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required now or in the future.

In accordance with its own values and with federal, state, and city statutes and regulations, Columbia does not discriminate in admissions, employment, programs, or services on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required now or in the future.